UP Naming Mahal

This is a music video of the University of the Philippines Hymn UP Naming Mahal produced by TVUP.

Originally written as UP Beloved by Teogenes Velez, the song would be translated to Filipino, with composite lyrics from seven entries in a contest held by the university. The judges could not find a single entry which solely encapsulated the English version.

The music is composed by Nicanor Abelardo, rearranged by Hilarion Rubio and Tomas Aguirre, after the original composition was found too high a note for the average singer.

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UP Naming Mahal

U.P. naming mahal, pamantasang hirang
Ang tinig namin, sana'y inyong dinggin
Malayong lupain, amin mang marating
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin.

Luntian at pula, Sagisag magpakailanman
Ating pagdiwang, bulwagan ng dangal
Humayo't itanghal, giting at tapang
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan.

UP Beloved

U.P. beloved, thou Alma Mater dear
For thee united, our joyful voices hear
Far tho we wander, o'er island yonder
Loyal thy sons we'll ever be
Loyal thy sons we'll ever be.

Echo the watchword, the Red and Green forever.
Give out the password, to the Hall of Brave sons rare.
Sing forth the message, ring out with courage
All hail, thou hope of our dear land,
All hail, thou hope of our dear land.

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